NIS passport: Venue owner allegedly denies Nigerians entry over unpaid fees in Manchester

Nigerians in Manchester were reportedly denied access to a venue where the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) was scheduled to process passport applications, with the Lebanese owner claiming he had not been paid. Applicants reported that only a few people were attended to several hours after the exercise began, and UK police were called to the venue. The NIS has not yet responded to the payment dispute or the complaints regarding security and staffing.